A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2743246 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2744645 epoch_slot_no: 1445 block_no: 2743117 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1173 time: 2019-06-21 05:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b8f9824d732ef75b01ad6084a0f8b691c83b67a833a3fe357e2f6656a272dd2Block Operator
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